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Lost in Translation (2003)

โ€œEveryone wants to be found.โ€

7.4/10 ยท 8,341 votes 1h 42m r ComedyRomanceDrama

#18 of 156 films from 2003 #344 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Sofia Coppola ยท Written by Sofia Coppola

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Overview

Two lost souls visiting Tokyo -- the young, neglected wife of a photographer and a washed-up movie star shooting a TV commercial -- find an odd solace and pensive freedom to be real in each other's company, away from their lives in America.

Cast

Bill Murrayas Bob Harris
Scarlett Johanssonas Charlotte
Giovanni Ribisias John
Anna Farisas Kelly
Akiko Takeshitaas Ms. Kawasaki
Kazuyoshi Minamimagoeas Press Agent
Kazuko Shibataas Press Agent
Takeas Press Agent
Ryuichiro Babaas Concierge
Takehisa Yamaguchias Bellboy
Akira Yamaguchias Bellboy
Catherine Lambertas Jazz Singer
Franรงois du Boisas Sausalito Piano
Tim Leffmanas Sausalito Guitar

Facts

Release dateSeptember 18, 2003
Runtime102 min (1h 42m) โ€” about the same as the 2003 average of 107 min
GenresComedy, Romance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$4,000,000
Box office$119,723,856 (29.9ร— budget)
IMDbtt0335266

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Questions

How long is Lost in Translation?
Lost in Translation runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Is Lost in Translation worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.4/10 across 8,341 votes, which places it #18 of 156 films released in 2003 in this index (top 89%) and #344 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Lost in Translation?
Lost in Translation was directed by Sofia Coppola. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Virgin Suicides (2000), Marie Antoinette (2006), Priscilla (2023).
Who stars in Lost in Translation?
Bill Murray as Bob Harris; Scarlett Johansson as Charlotte; Giovanni Ribisi as John; Anna Faris as Kelly; Akiko Takeshita as Ms. Kawasaki; Kazuyoshi Minamimagoe as Press Agent.
What is Lost in Translation rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Lost in Translation?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/3519.

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